The departure of Xavi has brought a new force to Barcelona. In an early morning clash on Sunday (14), the team narrowly beat Cádiz 1-0, bringing their winning streak to six matches. But in this victory, the absence of Xavi took center stage, as his brother Oscar Boots Nandis stepped in as "Gop". The 47-year-old coach has not only maintained a 100% win rate during Xavi's tenure, but is also seen by some fans as a potential successor to Xavi.
Oscar Boots Nandis, the Spanish coach who bears an external resemblance to Liverpool leader Gopp, has been partnered with his brother Xavi as an assistant coach since 2019. During Xavi's tenure, he has been interim acting in charge seven times and has won consecutive matches with a 100% win rate.
Despite Xavi reiterating several times that he will leave the team at the end of the season, rumors abound that Oscar Boots Nandis may be succeeding him. However, according to Spanish newspaper As, Oscar Boots Nandis may be leaving along with Xavi. In the face of Barcelona's preference for experienced coaches, the likelihood of Nandis taking over seems to be only 20%.
